The Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup, also known as MCI-J, will close next year, Governor Wes Moore’s office announced Monday.
Officials say the facility’s closure will enable about $21 million per year in operational cost savings for Maryland taxpayers, while helping the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services expand access to education programming, vocational training, and re-entry services for incarcerated individuals.
The facility is set to close by June 30, 2026…